In re Barber

Petitioner moves for respondent’s immediate, suspension from the practice of law pending final deterhiination of disciplinary charges filed against him (see 22 NYCRR 806.4 [f]). Respondent opposes the motion, but has admitted to the charged disciplinary violations contained in the petition of charges. These charges include neglect (see former Code of Professional Responsibility DR 6-101 [a] [3] [22 NYCRR 1200.30 (a) (3)]), misleading and deceiving clients as to the status of matters (see former Code of Professional Responsibility DR 1-102 [a] [4], [5], [7] [22 NYCRR 1200.3 (a) (4), (5),…